Body site-specific micro- and lactobiota in genitourinary infections during pregnancy

The microbiota of pregnant women is linked to health profile and lifestyle factors and varies in different body regions; however, it is remarkably similar in the cervix and vagina. Higher abundance of <i>Lactobacillus</i> species in mid-pregnancy, particularly <i>L. crispatus</i> and <i>L. gasseri</i>, potentially provides protection against later genitourinary tract infections during pregnancy. This research underscores the importance of microbiota in maternal health and provides a foundation for future studies aimed at developing more effective strategies to support healthy pregnancy.